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EVENT INVITATION: Launch of a new ISH program "Women in Hypertension Research"
2016-09-09
A new and exciting initiative to support women in science and medicine in the field of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases.
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First ISH Summer School on Hypertension on the Indian Subcontinent
2016-09-07
A report from the First ISH Summer School on Hypertension on the Indian Subcontinent, which took place in August in Lucknow.
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An interview with Feny Patel - ISH September New Investigator of the month
2016-09-05
Read our interview with Dr. Feny Patel - Associate Diabetologist at Diacare - the Diabetes and Hormone Clinic in Ambavadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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World Hypertension Day reports from China
2016-08-11
A report from the Chinese Hypertension League on WHD activities, and a report on the 'Liayuan Project' Academic Tour in Lhasa.
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ISH New Investigator Committee Networking & Mentorship Event, Seoul
2016-08-11
An opportunity to attend the ISH New Investigator Committee Mentorship and Networking Event in Seoul on the 27th September 2016
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Happy birthday Professor Zanchetti!
2016-07-26
The Board of Management of the Journal of Hypertension is pleased to congratulate our editor, Professor Alberto Zanchetti, on the occasion of his 90th birthday which takes place on July 27th 2016.
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Reports and videos: 2016 global World Hypertension Day initiatives
2016-07-25
We would like to applaud all those who have carried out local or regional initiatives to mark World Hypertension Day (celebrated this year over a week from 17-24 May 2016). We would also like to thank the organisations (listed below) who have kindly contributed reports and videos of their World Hypertension Day activities to share with colleagues around the world.
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July 2016 issue - ISH Hypertension News
2016-07-08
The July 2016 issue of ISH Hypertension News is now available. A list of contents follows.
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ISH- Japanese Society of Hypertension Kyoto Declaration
2016-06-08
ISH representatives attended a Kyoto Hypertension Summit hosted by the Japanese Hypertension Society (JSH) from May 30 and June 1 2016. On this occasion a joint ISH - JSH Declaration was issued.
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AHA TAC / ISH New Investigator Committee Workshop: “Preparing for Professional Careers: What's Your Brand?” - 13 September 2016, Orlando, Florida, USA
2016-06-08
At this year's Council on Hypertension of the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions: The Trainee Advocacy Committee of the Council on Hypertension in conjunction with the International Society of Hypertension New Investigator Network is pleased to offer a special pre-conference workshop: “Preparing for Professional Careers: What's Your Brand?”
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IFPMA / ISH Infographic to promote Hypertension Awareness
2016-05-18
Please find below a poster to help promote HYPERTENSION AWARENESS. Please distribute widely as we celebrate World Hypertension Day. This was produced in collaboration with the International Federation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
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New ASH-ISH Hypertension Guidelines Offer Practical, Clinical Information for Doctor and Patient Around the Globe
2014-01-23
The ASH-ISH guidelines have been written to provide a straightforward approach to managing hypertension in the community, for practitioners in low and middle-income countries as well as developed countries.
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IFPMA / ISH Infographic to promote Hypertension Awareness
Please find below a poster to help promote HYPERTENSION AWARENESS. Please distribute widely as we celebrate World Hypertension Day. This was produced in collaboration with the International Federation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
Read More 18/05/2016
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SHORT HISTORY OF THE INDONESIAN WOMEN OF CARDIOLOGY
The idea to form a female cardiology club in Indonesia was initially brought forward by our senior female cardiologists; Prof Lily Rilantono, Prof Ganesja Harimurti, Dr Ann Soenarta and Dr Anna Ulfa Rahajoe. But not until 2010 that a chat group was formed, exclusively for Indonesian female cardiologists to get to know each other, expand their networks and generally to discuss anything concerning women's cardiovascular health in general. In this group members also could share and help each other navigating the unique challenges of being a minority in the cardiology field. At that time the number of female cardiologists in Indonesia was still very few.
Read More 10/05/2016
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Celebrate World Hypertension Day 2016 (17-24 May)
World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an annual initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an affiliated section of the ISH. The theme of WHD 2016 is “know your numbers” with the goal of increasing high blood pressure awareness in all populations around the world. The WHD 2016 challenge is to screen three million adults. We encourage you to contribute data between 17-24 May to help us reach this goal!
Read More 10/05/2016
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ISH April 2016 Africa Teaching Seminar, Maputo, Mozambique
An enormous thanks to those who contributed to last month's ISH Teaching Seminar in Maputo, Mozambique. This event brought together over 80 people from 8 countries in Africa (including Cameroon, D.R. Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda), as well as faculty members from other parts of the world.
Read More 04/05/2016
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Sumeet Gandhi - May 2016 new investigator spotlight of the month
We invite you to read an interview with Sumeet Gandhi, Cardiology fellow, McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada. Find out about his favourite manuscript, his role model in science, his scientific goals and much more.Read More 04/05/2016
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The CRADLE Vital Signs Alert
The primary aim of the CRADLE project was to develop a device capable of accurately detecting abnormalities in vital signs - including blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) - that was also suitable for introduction into LMICs. We then extended this aim to prospectively evaluate the device’s ability to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity by increasing timely referral and initiation of interventions.
Read More 27/04/2016
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The Franz Volhard of the International Society of Hypertension by Stephen Harrap
There can be few greater honours than to have the peak international society of professional peers dedicate their premier award in one's name. Franz Volhard was posthumously recognized in this way with the first Franz Volhard Award of the International Society of Hypertension in 1972 to commemorate the centenary of his birth.
Read More 26/04/2016
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ISH New Investigator Committee (NIC) - Argentine Society of Hypertension (SAHA) Collaboration: Oral and Poster Presentation sessions
The ISH New Investigator Committee (NIC) was delighted to collaborate with the Argentine Society of Hypertension (SAHA) during last week's XX111 Argentine Hypertension Meeting. This event was held in Buenos Aires from 14-16 April 2016. Congratulations to the winners of the ISH NIC-SAHA oral and poster presentation sessions who are listed below and a special thanks to SAHA for invitating the ISH to participate in such a great meeting.
Read More 18/04/2016
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Keytam Awad- April 2016 new investigator spotlight of the month
April's New Investigator of the Month, Dr. Keytam Awad has been involved in the development of an in vitro model of PAH and has linked cellular changes in PAH to those seen in certain cancers. We invite you to view her spotlight.
Read More 13/04/2016
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ISH Mentorship Scheme Story Corner - Vanja Ivkovic
I have been a member of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) since 2013. Soon after my enrolment in ISH I joined the New Investigator Network and, sometime later, its Mentorship initiative.
Read More 11/04/2016